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City of Joplin Offices Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; Trash Service Shifts Due to Holidays

December 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin’s offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Thursday, January 1, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. This also includes Public Transit, the Recycling Center, and the Joplin History […]

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JATSO Seeking Public Comments on 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan

December 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a 14-day public comment period for the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) update. The plan advocates for transportation policies and strategies developed via public involvement and […]

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City of Joplin Closes St. Louis Avenue North of 7th Street for Roadway Repairs

December 15, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Starting Tuesday, December 16, South St. Louis Avenue, from 7th Street to 6th Street, will be closed for permanent repairs to be completed on the roadway following recent utility work. The City of Joplin wants […]

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City of Joplin Reopens Intersection of West 20th Street and Country Club Drive Following Roundabout Construction

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The newly built roundabout at 20th Street and Country Club Drive/Black Cat Road is now open for north and southbound travelers. West 20th Street remains closed from Schifferdecker Avenue to Central City Road to all […]

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Missouri Department of Economic Development and Missouri Technology Corporation Announces Second Round of Missouri State Small Business Credit Initiative Funding

December 9, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), in coordination with the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), today announced the release of the second tranche of Missouri’s State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 […]

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City of Joplin Developing Plans for Public Transportation, Seeking Feedback from Employers by December 12

December 5, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Do your employees have unmet transportation needs? Would your company and/or staff benefit from a public transportation service? In 2023, the City of Joplin was awarded a federal grant to study public transit options that […]

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Joplin History & Mineral Museum to Host Several Contests, Christmas Open House on December 13

December 5, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Holidays are a time to find new ways to express creativity, and the Joplin History and Mineral Museum offers several opportunities to do so. Residents can create a cool ornament, build a […]

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City of Joplin to Close Portion of 4th Street, East of Main Street for Utility Work Beginning December 3

December 2, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Starting Wednesday morning, December 3, East 4th Street will be closed at the alley between Main Street and Virginia Avenue. This is scheduled as a two-day closure. The City of Joplin asks drivers to use […]

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City of Joplin Announces Shifts in Main Street Parking and Trolley Routes for Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 2

December 1, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin reminds citizens that the annual Christmas Parade is set for Tuesday, December 2. Freeman Health System hosts this year’s parade, which has the theme “100 years…Then & Now.” The parade begins […]

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Joplin Health Department Along with Community Health Collaborative Announces December 2025 Events

November 26, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Health Department, along with the Community Health Collaborative, would like to invite the community to join them at various health- and safety-related events/programs across the region this December. Learn more about each event below! […]

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  • Recording of Connect2Culture’s 11th Annual Joplin Area Arts & Cultural Preview Now Available
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  • Rhonda Cottrell: Thank you, Doug Heady, for keeping us informed about the weather. I appreciate your efforts!
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  • Dorothy: Is Lindsey still with KOAM . She is outstanding!
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